Question

unit 5 comprehensive quiz l
of the following elements, which would have the greatest electronegativity?
sulfur (s)
tellurium (te)
selenium (se)
oxygen (o)

Explanation:

Electronegativity increases across a period and decreases down a group in the periodic table. Sulfur (S), Tellurium (Te), Selenium (Se), and Oxygen (O) are all in Group 16. Oxygen is at the top of the group, so it has the highest electronegativity among them.

Answer:

Oxygen (O)